Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following county, Ashe and southwest Virginia, including the following county, Grayson. * WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 206 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Little Helton Creek, Little Phoenix Creek, Jerd Branch, Dog Creek, Little Horse Creek, Big Horse Creek, Grassy Creek, Cut Laurel Creek, Helton Creek and Big Laurel Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lansing... Whitetop... Nella... Shatley Springs... Flatwood... Clifton... Grayson Highlands State Park... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood